Global Recognition, Shared Purpose: Inspiring Asia Supporters Named to TIME100 Philanthropy 2026
The growing influence of the Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival was reflected on the global stage this year, as two of the festival’s closest supporters — Laurence Lien and Xin Liu — were named to the prestigious TIME100 Philanthropy 2026 list. Their recognition not only celebrates their remarkable contributions to the social sector, but also […]
When Was The Last Time You Hugged Your Father
Back to 2024 Films https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGQsPpshXsA&list=PLfeIHTbc9B_HhjK03u33zuUa609JO_WZy Documentary Twice every year, Kids In Play, an initiative by Salvation Army (Singapore) organise open visits to Changi Prison for children with incarcerated parents to maintain parent-child bonds. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HUGGED YOUR FATHER? follows Dan, a beneficiary of the programme. Dan’s father was incarcerated when he […]
Walk Again
Back to 2024 Films https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z9dBXC33fA&list=PLfeIHTbc9B_HhjK03u33zuUa609JO_WZy&index=14 Documentary It is an inspiring documentary that follows the journeys of amputees as they strive to regain mobility and rebuild their lives. Supported by the Lions Prostheses Centre, the film captures their emotional and physical challenges and celebrates their resilience in overcoming obstacles. It highlights the profound impact of regaining […]
Trust Your Spark: DBS Foundation and V Cycle
Back to 2024 Films https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_40UiuujMQ&list=PLfeIHTbc9B_HhjK03u33zuUa609JO_WZy&index=11 Documentary As part of the DBS Trust Your Spark content series in Hong Kong, this film aims to demonstrate how DBS, as a purpose-driven bank, supports V Cycle, one of the businesses for impact that won a DBS Foundation Grant in 2023 to expand their social impact. The film features […]
Think Before You Give
Back to 2024 Films Documentary In Cambodia’s bustling tourist areas, children often sell flowers and trinkets on beaches, masking the harsh realities they face. Think Before You Give highlights the hidden consequences of these purchases, following a young boy forced to work late, impacting his education. The film sheds light on poverty, substance abuse, and […]
The Threatened Spermonde
Back to 2024 Films https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tsfwklppds&list=PLfeIHTbc9B_HhjK03u33zuUa609JO_WZy&index=3 Documentary Despite growing global concern over climate change, the residents of Barrang Lompo Island remain largely unaware of the environmental changes affecting their waters. Attributing declining fish populations, rising sea levels, and severe waves to the will of God, they believe these changes are beyond human control. This lack of […]
The Story of Conservation International
Back to 2024 Films https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkCdX-qKQkM&list=PLfeIHTbc9B_HhjK03u33zuUa609JO_WZy&index=2 Conservation International was founded on a simple principle: Humans and nature are connected in profound ways. We work alongside communities in more than 100 countries, putting science into practice, and protecting the irreplaceable. Since 1987, we’ve been in the business of bold ideas — ideas that other people might write […]
The Future of Sustainable Villages
Back to 2024 Films https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dby0dD4fbw0&list=PLfeIHTbc9B_HhjK03u33zuUa609JO_WZy&index=10 Documentary The Sustainable Leadership Workshop, themed “The Future of Sustainable Villages,” was held in Wumu Village, Yunnan Province, in 2021. Over three days, stakeholders from academia, NGOs, enterprises, and foundations engaged with local villagers and Dongba priests, fostering deep connections and co-creating strategies for the village’s sustainable future. Initiated by […]
Sprouting Future
Back to 2024 Films https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSmALw5EPHo&list=PLfeIHTbc9B_HhjK03u33zuUa609JO_WZy&index=12 This film explores the pivotal role of China’s next-generation entrepreneurs in driving the low-carbon transition and addressing climate change. Through the lens of the newly established “Abundant Climate Action Research Institute,” the film highlights dialogues with young business leaders committed to sustainability. It follows the journeys of entrepreneurs from different […]
Second Chance
Back to 2024 Films https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo_L7KEd0hE&list=PLfeIHTbc9B_HhjK03u33zuUa609JO_WZy&index=6 Documentary “If we all make mistakes, why do some get second chances while others are left behind?” Our documentary uncovers the untold struggles of ex-prisoners striving to reclaim their normal lives. Shunned by society, rejected by employers, and burdened by stigma, these individuals fight not just for survival but for […]
